Good To Be King: The Foundation of our Constitutional Freedom [Hardcover]

Michael Badnarik (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2010

This book provides readers with the fundamentals of the Constitution by analyzing the legitimate basis for government, and the circumstances that lead to its ratification. Mr. Badnarik starts with fundamentals, identifying the difference between rights and privileges. He discusses the critical- and needed- distinction between republican and democratic systems of government, arguing that freedom can survive in America only if we return to our republican roots. He also illustrates the forgotten tenets of federalism and states' rights, arguing that federal usurpation of state power has accelerated the loss of our freedoms. The author then provides a detailed explication of the true meaning of major constitutional provisions and amendments.He does an excellent job of demystifying our founding document, demonstrating that ordinary Americans can and should understand the Constitution and how it applies to their lives.

Editorial Reviews

Review

For an understanding of the Constitution, Good To Be King represents a clear, concise review of its content and intent. -- Bookviews, January 3, 2005

About the Author

Michael was born in Hammond, Indiana, and attended Indiana University in Bloomington. A computer programmer and technical trainer who lives in Austin, Texas, Michael was nominated in May, 2004 as the Libertarian Party's Presidential Candidate for the November national election.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 216 pages
• Publisher: The Writers' Collective (January 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594110964
• ISBN-13: 978-1594110962
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #758,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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155 of 156 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Constitution as it isn't Taught in School, October 19, 2004

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Lex Concord - See all my reviews

This review is from: Good To Be King: The Foundation of our Constitutional Freedom (Hardcover)

"Good to be King: The Foundations of Freedom" is a solid primer on the Constitution as the Founders wrote it -- the blueprint for a government strictly limited to protecting the rights of the people. Michael Badnarik, the Libertarian Party's presidential nominee for 2004, begins with a brief history of the United States before the Constitution, under the Articles of Confederation, then proceeds to review the Constitution one section at a time, giving special attention to the Bill of Rights.

Throughout the book, Badnarik stresses the difference between rights and privileges, pointing out that our rights aren't granted by the government -- we possess them independently of government, so we don't need government permission to exercise our rights. He reminds the reader that we the people created the government, and it is supposed to work for us, not the other way around.

The book also discusses how a government that was supposed to be severely limited has grown out of control on our watch, and offers some constructive suggestions for what to do about it.

From the title, I thought Badnarik might be discussing the imperial presidency that has developed over time, but it turns out he was talking about a different kind of sovereignty. You'll have to read it yourself to find out who the "king" really is.

64 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read about liberty, Constitution & today, October 19, 2004

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J. Schwartz - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Good To Be King: The Foundation of our Constitutional Freedom (Hardcover)

This book is based on Michael Badnarik's eight hour class on the American Constitution which he has been teaching for the last several years. Michael Badnarik is the 2004 Libertarian Party candidate for President of the U.S. His book is extremely informative. You will learn things, documented in fact and history, that are the opposite of what you were taught in public schools.
Anyone who is concerned about freedom in this country should read this book. You can learn more about the author at www.badnarik.org

66 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative, Very Interesting. A Good Read., October 20, 2004

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Keith Kimmel "Free Thinker, Constant Reader" (OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Good To Be King: The Foundation of our Constitutional Freedom (Hardcover)

Michael Badnarik's "Good To Be King" emphasizes the importance of the Constitution, the foundation of our freedoms, in a strict, limited interpretation, as our Founding Fathers intended for it to be read. "Good To Be King" is about returning America to limited, constitutional government.

Very informative and interesting title. I wholly recommend it.